Trump Says He Will Speak With Putin About Suspected Plague Case in Siberia U.S. President Donald Trump said Tuesday, October 6, 2026, that he is expected to hold a telephone conversation “very soon” with Russian President Vladimir Putin. According to Trump, the call will include discussions about a suspected case of pneumonic plague reported in […]

Trump Says He Will Speak With Putin About Suspected Plague Case in Siberia

U.S. President Donald Trump said Tuesday, October 6, 2026, that he is expected to hold a telephone conversation “very soon” with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

According to Trump, the call will include discussions about a suspected case of pneumonic plague reported in Siberia, alongside broader concerns surrounding the reported health situation.

The announcement comes as authorities and officials monitor the reported case and assess whether there is any wider public-health risk.

Further details about the timing of the call and the suspected case have not yet been provided.